Philadelphia Attorney on Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment Law Firm in Philadelphia Area

At the Gallagher Law Group, we represent only individuals with workplace rights issues.  Call 610-647-5027, e-mail me directly or send an e-mail inquiry via the "Fill Out My Form" box to the upper right of this page. We will respond promptly with an analysis of your situation, and discuss potential options going forward at no cost to you.

If you need a Highly Experienced Sexual Harassment Lawyer  in the Philadelphia area who represents only individuals, John A. Gallagher has 20 years of experience, and offices in Paoli, Exton, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Radnor and Philadelphia.

Visit http://www.johnagallagher.com/ today.

Quid Pro Sexual Harassment takes place when a supervisor or manager conditions future job benefits and opportunities on an employee's agreement to engage in personal relations.  This is the classic form of sexual harassment: "sleep with me and I will give you a promotion," or "sleep with me or else you won't have a job."

A Hostile Work Environment is another form of sexual harassment.  It is characterized by repeated comments about your anatomy or prospects of having sex with you, nudity being depicted in the office on a regular basis, pervasive use of foul and/or explicit language within your earshot.

What Should I Do If I Am Being Sexually Harassed in Pennsylvania?

Unless management is aware of the situation, you must report it to management and ask that the conditions be addressed.  If management is aware of the situation, and it continues unabated, then you have 3 choices: 1) do nothing and persevere; 2) report the company to the Pensylvania Human Relations Commission ("PHRC") and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") and keep working; or, 3) quit your job.  Before you quit your job, you should speak with an attorney top determine whether 1) you have a necessiotous and compelling reason to quit your job so as to qualify for unemployment benefits; 2) whether you have a valid legal claim that sexual harassment caused your to quit your job.

Can My Philadelphia Employer Retaliate Against Me If I Report Sexual Harassment?

First of all, it is important to understand the "legal" definition of retaliation.  Typically, the courts become concerned, and thus you have a claim for unlawful retaliation, if the employer responds to your complaint of sexual harassment with "adverse employment action."  Such action includes demotion, failure to promote, suspension, transfer to a remote location, withholding bonuses, termination and serious actions like that.  Generally, the hallmark of adverse employment action is a change in your employment status that costs you money, or prevents you from making more money. 

If you suffer an adverse employment action in response to your sexual harassment complaint, and wish to preserve your rights to a future lawsuit, you must file a charge with the PHRC within 180 days of the action, or with the EEOC within 300 days of the action.  Rather than try to explain the complexities of such filings in this blog, you may either call us or contact the EEOC in Philadelphia for additonal information.

Sexual Harassment Law Firm Serving Philadelphia area, including Media Springfield, Broomall, Phoenixville, Downingtown, Berwyn, Wayne, Ardmore, Narberth, Norristown, Lansdale

If you need some guidance on a potentiual sexual harassment claim, call us today and we will discuss your matter at no cost to you.

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